McKinsey & Company Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Retail Media Network Service Providers 2024 Vendor AssessmentUConn head coach Dan Hurley insists he's not overvaluing Wednesday night's game between his 25th-ranked Huskies and No. 15 Baylor in Storrs, Conn. Sure, it comes on the heels of the two-time reigning national champion Huskies (5-3) responding to losing all three games during the Maui Invitational with a blowout victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. UConn, which had won 17 consecutive games entering the Maui tournament, fell 23 spots from No. 2 to nearly out of the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Monday. "I think it's such a long season and we're eight games in," Hurley said when asked about facing the Bears. "Our performance in Maui shocked the college basketball world and the sports world, and obviously a lot went on there." "I don't think it's a must-win game in Game Nine of the season, but it's an opportunity to play in Gampel (Pavilion), where we play great and are very comfortable, and we know we're gonna have a great crowd." "We also know we're playing a top-level team, so it's a big game for us and it's a big game for them." Wednesday's game signifies the start of a tough stretch in UConn's schedule. The Huskies will visit Texas on Sunday and challenge No. 7 Gonzaga in New York on Dec. 14 before beginning Big East play on Dec. 18 against Xavier, which fell from No. 22 to out of the poll on Monday. But let's go back to Saturday's 99-45 dismantling of the Hawks. Jaylin Stewart started in place of the injured Alex Karaban (head) and joined Liam McNeeley by scoring 16 points to put UConn back in the win column. Solo Ball contributed 12 points, Aidan Mahaney had 11 and Tarris Reed Jr. (10 points, 12 rebounds) and Jayden Ross (10 points, 10 rebounds) each recorded a double-double. "This experience they're getting, (Stewart), Jayden Ross, Solo Ball, these guys are going to keep getting better and better," Hurley said. "Jaylin Stewart has flashed. That Memphis game (in which he scored 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting), he flashed a lot in that one. "... These sophomores are just going to keep getting better and better. That's why I do think we do need the grace and support of our people here at UConn. Because they're going to be such different players in January and February." Coming off a split in the Bahamas, Baylor (5-2) bounced back from a 77-62 setback to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Nov. 22 with a decisive 91-60 victory over New Orleans last Wednesday. "I know we're all a little tired," Bears coach Scott Drew said. "Whenever you come back from the Bahamas and a trip like that, the first game, you can be playing in mud. And I think the guys did a pretty good job, for the most part." Jayden Nunn drained six of his seven 3-pointers in the first half and finished with a season-high 23 points to power Baylor past the Privateers. Robert Wright III scored 18 points, Jeremy Roach had 17 and Miami transfer Norchad Omier recorded his third consecutive double-double after finishing with 12 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level MediaTop Democratic strategist makes bombshell demand over Kamala Harris' campaign funds By ALYSSA GUZMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 16:49 EST, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 16:55 EST, 30 November 2024 e-mail 11 View comments A top Democratic political strategist, who helped Bill Clinton get elected, is calling for an audit of Kamala Harris ' campaign funds as rumors swirl she overspent. James Carville is questioning 'where the money went' after Harris wrapped up her expensive 107-day presidential campaign against Donald Trump on November 5. Harris raised more than $1 billion during the shortest presidential campaign in history, but as unfounded rumors swirl that her campaign owes $20 million, people have begun to wonder the same thing. Harris' campaign is not in debt and currently owes $0, according to t he financial summary submitted to the Federal Election Commission . But that hasn't stopped the political strategist from calling for an audit of Harris for President, the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ), and Future Forward, the PAC that supported her campaign. 'We're going to audit the campaign. We're going to audit Future Forward. We're gonna audit the DNC,' he said on his podcast on Wednesday. 'We're going to audit everything.' Her campaign garnered $1.4 billion and Future Forward raised at least $700 million, according to an October report in The New York Times . Future Forward, the biggest super PAC, was spending an unparalleled amount of money on commercials. James Carville is questioning 'where the money went' after Harris wrapped up her expensive 107-day presidential campaign against Donald Trump on November 5. Carville is calling for an audit after rumors that her campaign owes $20million have begun to swirl Harris raised more than $1billion during the shortest presidential campaign in history Between the two well-off campaign funds supporting Harris, Carville wonders how the massive amount was spent. 'Does anybody have any idea where that money went?' he questioned. He went on to say the 'damage' the 2024 campaign 'has done to the Democratic brand is almost unfathomable.' 'The resistance is going to have trouble raising money. These fundraisers are burnt,' he said on the podcast. The rumor that the campaign owes $20 million - which Harris' team has denied - started after Politico Bureau Chief, Christopher Cadelago, tweeted the number on November 6, citing 'two sources familiar' with the matter. Despite the election being over and Harris conceding, her campaign is still requesting money from donors, which could go toward a recount. Adrian Hemond, a Democratic strategist from Michigan, also suspects Harris overspent her campaign, telling AP earlier this month: 'The Harris campaign certainly spent more than they raised and is now busy trying to fundraise.' Democrats fear her continued fundraising may compromise the party and could jeopardize relationships with long-time donors, according to Politico . Harris' campaign is not in debt and currently owes $0, according to t he financial summary submitted to the Federal Election Commission (pictured: Harris' FEC filing) Her campaign garnered $1.4 billion and Future Forward raised at least $700 million. Between the two well-off campaign funds supporting Harris, Carville wonders how the massive amount was spent (pictured: Harris' FEC filing) Read More Eye-watering sum 'hypocrite' Kamala Harris spent on private jets in final weeks of campaign revealed The Harris campaign has said the extra money will go toward shutting down her campaign, paying staff that is kept on and making sure financial reports are in compliance. However, during her campaign, the vice president did spend an eye-watering $2.6 million in the month of October on private jets to help fuel her campaign. The Vice President's campaign, Harris for President, spent nearly $3 million on private flights between October 3 and October 15, according to recent FEC filings. This brings her total to $12 million for private jet usage, records show, but the number could shoot even higher as final receipts are submitted to the FEC. Her campaign paid Private Jet Services Group nearly $2.2million and Advanced Aviation Team $430,000 in the last few weeks of her campaign around the country with running mate Tim Walz. The use of private transportation, especially air travel, has long been criticized for its huge amount of carbon emission - something Harris told Americans needed to be reduced to combat global warming. But Harris' contribution to carbon emissions throughout her historic 107 campaign wasn't the only astronomical expense spared for the failed ticket. The team behind Harris also spent a whopping six-figure on set design for the Call Her Daddy podcast appearance, as well as, $1million to Oprah's production company. Harris' campaign has denied being in debt, despite continued fundraising. The Harris campaign has said the extra money will go toward shutting down her campaign, paying staff that is kept on, and making sure financial reports are in compliance (pictured: Harris on the campaign trail) And as the campaign highlights showed, Harris and Walz rarely went without a sweet little treat or a hearty meal, and they also bought more behind the scenes, spending more than $12,000 on DoorDash and UberEats, according to the FEC. Another $12,000 went to buying pints and pints of ice creaming including Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Sweet Lucy's Ice Cream. They also spent $62,722 on room and board at Hotel Du Point, a five-star hotel, in Wilmington, Delaware. The campaign also spent nearly $10,000 at Pebble Bar near Rockefeller Center in New York City, where the likes of comedian Pete Davison and others dining inside. This charge was made when Biden was still the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris' campaign also paid out $5.6million to 24 liberal groups, with a large number of them going to black and Latino groups in swing states. The Harris for President campaign's biggest expense went to Media Buying & Analytics LLC, which received $281million for ad buys and productions, according to records. She spent nearly $1.5billion on her campaign in a little over 100 days. Kamala Harris Share or comment on this article: Top Democratic strategist makes bombshell demand over Kamala Harris' campaign funds e-mail Add comment
She may have returned the USWNT to the top of the global football hierarchy by winning the Olympic gold medal, but Emma Hayes has a significant new task on her hands as the 2024 year comes to a close. The future of the goalkeeper position for the United States, a position of enormous strength over the decades, now faces uncertainty as 36-year-old legend Alyssa Naeher surprisingly announced her international retirement in late November. It came as a shock to USWNT fans as Naeher told the world she would hang up her international boots following upcoming friendlies against England and the Netherlands. Naeher's reveal was even more surprising given her NWSL club, the Chicago Red Stars, had just announced days prior that she would remain with the team for 2025 following a one-year extension of her contract. Now, as the calendar turns over and Emma Hayes looks towards the future, Naeher will add herself to the list of past USWNT greats like Hope Solo and Briana Scurry, while the team searches for the next great between the sticks. Alyssa Naeher stats, trophies won with USWNT At 36, Alyssa Naeher retires as a legend of the international game. She made her debut in 2014 and upon her retirement, has logged 113 international caps with the potential for two more against England and the Netherlands. Naeher is the only goalkeeper in women's soccer history to keep a clean sheet in both the Women's World Cup final and an Olympic gold medal match, winning the World Cup title in 2015 and 2019 and a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, plus the bronze in 2020. On an individual level, Naeher won NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year in 2014 and CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018. Thus, the former Penn State standout is one of the most decorated goalkeepers in the global game. We’re gonna miss watching Alyssa Naeher making big saves in clutch moments for the USWNT 🥹🇺🇸 Congrats on retirement, Alyssa 🙌 pic.twitter.com/G7qQxWUiiu “Having the opportunity to be a part of the USWNT for the past 15 years has been the greatest honor,” said Naeher in the official press release. “When I began this journey, I never could have imagined where it would take me, and now I find myself so grateful for all the incredible teammates that I have shared the field with; teammates that have turned into lifelong friends. To all my teammates, coaches and staff, thank you all for pushing me, supporting me, and making me a better person/player every single day. A special thanks goes to my family. You have traveled all over the world and were in my corner every step of the way and I love you all. “This has been a special team to be a part of and I am beyond proud of what we have achieved both on and off the field. The memories I have made over the years will last me a lifetime. I know one chapter is ending, but I am so excited to continue to see the growth of this team going forward and what more they can accomplish.” Who will start at goalkeeper for the USWNT after Alyssa Naeher retires? The Sporting News looks over the top candidates to replace Naeher in goal for the foreseeable future. Casey Murphy At 28, Casey Murphy has been the backup to Alyssa Naeher for quite some time now. During Vlatko Andonovski's tenure, the former USWNT head coach made a point to give Murphy time on the pitch, noting publicly on numerous occasions how important it was for Murphy to get time in the national team system should she need to be called upon in a competitive environment. Yet of her 20 international caps dating back to late 2021, Murphy has only been deployed in six competitive matches, and none at either a World Cup or Olympic games. She saw the field in the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship for three games and has made three other SheBelieves Cup appearances. A two-time Big 10 Goalkeeper of the Year with Rutgers and a two-time NWSL Challenge Cup winner with the NC Courage, Murphy probably has the inside track to secure the long-term spot for herself. Yet due to her relative international experience and a few talented younger possibilities on the radar, it's by no means a sure thing that Hayes will hand Murphy the job. Not listed on the November roster for the European matches, the USWNT coaching staff could be thinking elsewhere. Phallon Tullis-Joyce 2024 has been a year of rising stock for 28-year-old Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who before now hadn't been on the USWNT radar. Then, two things happened to vault the former Miami Hurricane into contention for the long-term starting job with the national team. First, she moved to Manchester United in September of last year to back up Mary Earps. Then, the following summer, Earps departed for PSG. Now, Tullis-Joyce is the starter for a Women's Super League contender, which lands her squarely in Emma Hayes' sights. She's been fantastic in the job, conceding just three goals in her first eight games, and has earned her first international call-up for Naeher's European swansong in late November. She likely won't see the field with Naeher getting her final show, so can she impress enough in training to warrant future communications from Hayes? Mandy Haught The youngest of the likely options for the immediate future, Mandy Haught has risen meteorically like the aforementioned Tullis-Joyce. Winning ACC Goalkeeper of the Year twice at Virginia Tech wasn't enough to vault her into the senior national team conversation with more experienced options available, but winning the NWSL championship last year with NJ/NY Gotham FC seemed to raise enough eyebrows. After moving to the Utah Royals this season and logging a strong xG differential on an attack-deficient team, which earned her a nomination for NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year (quite the feat for a keeper on a non-playoff team), she has finally been brought into the fold. After being called up for the first time in October and getting her first start in a clean sheet performance against Argentina, she's again been included for Naeher's swansong in Europe. Jane Campbell A former four-year starter at a top collegiate program Stanford, Campbell was selected in 2017 by the Houston Dash and has been with the NWSL side ever since, winning the league's Goalkeeper of the Year award in 2023. She has been part of the senior national team picture since 2013 and won a bronze medal with the squad in 2020, but has only seen the field eight times, largely considered third-choice behind a mix of Alyssa Naeher, Ashlynn Harris, and Casey Murphy. With the Dash struggling to a last-place finish in the 2024 season, Campbell has fallen out of the picture, but could a seismic shift in the depth charge change things up? Other options If Emma Hayes is looking for a younger player to mold for a longer-term solution to bring consistency to a position that has long belonged to just a few legendary players, she could turn to some young NWSL stars or even to the collegiate ranks. Beyond Haught and Campbell, the NWSL is somewhat devoid of American standout goalkeepers (German star Ann-Katrin Berger and England-born Anna Moorhouse were two of the three 2024 Goalkeeper of the Year nominees alongside Haught). Aubrey Kingsbury is the most obvious candidate, coming up just a game short of the NWSL title this season, but the former Wake Forest star is now 33 and has been behind many of the aforementioned names on the depth chart for years now. Bella Bixby of the Portland Thorns is also 29 without a USWNT senior call-up in her career. Claudia Dickey , still just 24, was a standout at UNC and has been on the fringes of the national team conversation, but her Seattle Reign conceded the most goals in the league this season. At the collegiate ranks, Mia Justus of Texas is the cousin of former USMNT standout Tim Howard and won a national championship as a backup with Florida State before transferring. She's long been a U.S. youth international and was named to the Mac Hermann Award watch list alongside Emily Puricelli , who has much less recognition at the U.S. youth level but was exceptional for St. Louis this season, logging a .861 save percentage and conceding just 11 goals in 23 games this year, putting her in the conversation for best in the nation.34 Sleek, User-Friendly Gadgets That Will Make You Feel Super Efficient
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